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Iranian President Raisi's helicopter suffers 'hard landing'

A helicopter in a convoy in which Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was traveling was involved in a "hard landing" on Sunday afternoon, according to Iranian state media.

Details about the incident remained unclear as of Sunday afternoon, although initial reports indicated the accident involved the president's helicopter and foggy weather. According to the Iranian IRNA news agency, the helicopter crashed in a forest area between the villages of PirDavood and Uzi in northwestern Iran.

According to the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency, emergency services were conducting searches to try and find the president's helicopter, but the foggy weather in the area was complicating search efforts.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Mohammad Ali Ale-Hashem, the representative of the Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist in East Azerbaijan and the Imam of Friday Prayer in Tabriz, were reportedly in the helicopter with Raisi.

The Deputy Coordinator of Civil Affairs of East Azerbaijan said that there were three helicopters in the convoy, two of which landed safely and one of which fell, according to Iranian state media. The deputy coordinator added that he did not know any details about possible casualties or the exact cause of the accident.

Iranian media reported that some people were able to talk with Ale-Hashem shortly after the incident but that contact had since been lost.

17 Replies

 @RadicalTigerGreen from Nebraska commented…2wks2W

Gee I wonder how that happened

 @PieAmeliaRepublican from Texas agreed…2wks2W

If Mossad 'arranged' this, a high 5 to them. But it actually looks like an accident, considering the weather. The mountain came to Mohammad; the Israelis didn't move it there.

 @RhinoTomGreen from Vermont commented…2wks2W

Wait for them to blame it on Israel.

 @GrassrootsPieAmerican Solidarityfrom Georgia commented…2wks2W

We jest, but we know the BBC will be running with that exact story within hours

 @G3rrym4nderDaveAmerican Solidarity from Arkansas commented…2wks2W

If he has been eliminated, all of Iran will celebrate today.

Ebrahim Raisi personally sentenced thousands to death in 5 minute trials. He is a vicious monster. May there be kotlet today.

 @L3gislat1vePatSocialist from Texas commented…2wks2W

If Ebrahim Raisi is gone, he will be replaced by someone identical.

Sadly for the people of Iran, it's not one leader who is malignant. It's the whole ruling class.

I wish I could be more optimistic, but I don't see hope in the short term.

 @RadicalJerryPatriotfrom New Jersey commented…2wks2W

What’s happening?

Is it the CIA, Mossad or MI5?

Hopefully Ebrahim Raisi is alive

 @L3gislatorBradyGreen from California commented…2wks2W

Kobe Bryant had a hard landing also.

Iran pres is dead

 @F3deralistKoalaRepublican from Wisconsin commented…2wks2W

It couldn't happen to a nicer guy

 @Freedom76 from South Carolina commented…2wks2W

Perhaps God's judgment is at play here?

 @PuzzledR3f0rmPaleoconservatismfrom Texas commented…2wks2W

Israel did it.

 @CampaignMeerkatSocialist from Connecticut commented…2wks2W

Between the rockets, the drones, the airplanes and now even helicopters, These are really bad at keeping their flying vehicles flying.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2wks2W

Does this incident alter your perception of the risks that come with holding a high political office, and if so, how?

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How might national security concerns influence the public's right to information in cases involving leaders' safety?

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Considering the limited information available, what are your thoughts on transparency and public communication in times of crisis involving political leaders?

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What does this incident make you think about the importance of safety measures and protocols for public figures?

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How do you think the emotions and reactions of the public might differ if a high-profile leader versus an ordinary citizen were involved in such an incident?

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